Actor Gerard Depardieu, who was due to play in Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes) as part of his Depardieu sings Barbara tour, canceled his concerts this Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th due to the war in Ukraine. “Given the seriousness of the events between Russia and Ukraine, I do not feel the strength to sing my Barbara as I would like,” the 73-year-old comedian close to Vladimir Putin wrote in a statement issued by the regional daily. Nice-Matin.
His two performances have been postponed, it is specified. Currently starring in Patrice Leconte’s film “Maigret”, Gerard Depardieu arranged a meeting of his fans in late May. “I would have the great pleasure to meet you, perhaps on May 24 and 25 in a world of peace,” he said.
In an interview with AFP, the artist, who received Russian citizenship in 2013, recently called for a “stop the gun and negotiate.” “Russia and Ukraine have always been fraternal states. I am against this fratricidal war, “said the sacred monster of cinema.
Recently registered on Instagram, Gerard Depardieu opened his account by posting a photo of him to the Russian president. “Friendship,” he signed the photo, which was later deleted.